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equate
[ih-kweyt]
verb (used with object)
to regard, treat, or represent as equivalent.
We cannot equate the possession of wealth with goodness.
to state the equality of or between; put in the form of an equation.
to equate growing prosperity with the physical health of a nation.
to reduce to an average; make such correction or allowance in as will reduce to a common standard of comparison.
equate
/ ɪˈɱɪ /
verb
to make or regard as equivalent or similar, esp in order to compare or balance
maths to indicate the equality of; form an equation from
(intr) to be equal; correspond
Other 51Թ Forms
- equatability noun
- equatable adjective
- unequated adjective
- ˌܲٲˈٲ noun
- ˈܲٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of equate1
Example Sentences
That equates to an extra two animals per herd each year although even more would be needed if exports were to grow.
And so, I always equate it to a pickpocket.
For example, needing help to wash your hair, or your body below the waist, would be awarded two points, but needing help to wash between the shoulders and waist would equate to four points.
He said he believed the court is "equating inconsistencies with lying."
On Thursday, Savage equated it to the Colts leaving Baltimore in Mayflower trucks over 40 years ago.
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